Is Your Granola Making You Fat? Try this Homemade Blueberry Flax Granola

I have a huge crush on granola. I absolutely love the taste, crunch and satisfaction it brings on a dull weekday afternoon. However, I do not love the nutritional content in many store-bought varieties. While you may be tempted to buy the brands that claim they’re “low fat” or “sugar free” or “zero grams trans

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Everything in Moderation: Burritos & Beer with Boloco + Sam Adams

The Event Deets Last night, I was lucky enough to be invited by Sara Steele-Rogers, the Boston Event Evangelist for Evenbrite, to attend a Boloco Burrito + Samuel Adams Beer Pairing. The event was hosted by Boston Marathon runner  Danielle Pillon to raise money for Jumpstart, a national early education organization that helps children develop

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Life Wish List

I recently started a “Wish List” board on Pinterest featuring all things I want, from elegant  yoga-inspired jewelry to the Canon G9 PowerShot camera my sister has that will enable me to take much prettier pictures of food/life/everyday beauty. Perhaps that will finally encourage me to bring out my inner photographer? One can only hope.

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What to do When You Don’t Like Your Boyfriend’s Gift & Mushroom Breakfast Sandwich

I’m totally a simple girl when it comes to gifts, meaning I’m perfectly happy with a handwritten card, dinner and a bottle of wine. Being the sentimental, romantic gal that I am, I live for those gifts that come from the heart. So what’s a girl to do when she doesn’t like said gift from

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Interview with Bestselling Author, Vegan Lover & Healthy Living Role Model Kathy Freston

[source] Last week, I was given an incredible opportunity from OpenSky to interview (via email) bestselling author and health activist Kathy Freston. Not only is Kathy absolutely stunning as is evident from her photo above, but I admire her approach to living well in all aspects of her life. Talk about practicing what you preach!

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4 Ways to Feel Healthier, Happier & Altogether More Wholesome Right Now

As you know, I’m usually not a fan of “quick fixes.” I believe in a whole, individualized approach to health & wellness (meaning small, gradual changes make big differences and many things effect our health in different ways) and I greatly despise the word D-I-E-T. Living a healthy, pure lifestyle isn’t just a checklist that

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